My friends husband makes a living out of car boot sales. Buys cheaply and then sells them on

my father in law also looks around car boot sales and charity shops for 1st and second edition books that he knows will sell, buys them cheapily and then sells to collectors or avid fans. That is his living and he's had some corking money makers.

I love a good car boot sale, we're lucky enough to live near Icklesham where there is a big one on every week (albeit in a different field). We've done a few and made a little money - probably around sixty to seventy pounds, which isn't bad for just household bits we'd normally give to a charity shop. Had some very good bargains though, my son bought a brilliant bike for a pound last week - perfect size for him, he is eight and only needed a little clean up. I also always buy my Rizlas's at the car boot sale as they are about 8 for a pound, rather than 30something pence each. Good for local fruit and vegetables too!Love them!